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Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter Animal shelter in Baltimore, MD

BARCS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization operating Maryland’s largest animal shelter and pet adoption center. We are an open admission shelter, granting refuge to every abandoned, neglected, abused, lost or surrendered animal that comes through our door. A staggering 30 or more animals are surrendered to BARCS every day. No matter what the circumstance, we do not turn away any animal in need of shelter, food, medical care and a loving touch. Yearly, this equates to more than 12,000 dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and even wildlife and exotic animals that need care and placement.

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2490 Giles Road
Baltimore, MD 21225
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2490 Giles Road

Baltimore, MD 21225

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Adoptable pets at Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Tooka's adoption status with email updates.
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Tooka

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Adult
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Fizzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Fizzy

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Adult
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Reston's adoption status with email updates.
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Reston

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Tippy Toes's adoption status with email updates.
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Tippy Toes

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Adult
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Baked Beans's adoption status with email updates.
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Baked Beans

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, Adult
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Brock's adoption status with email updates.
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Brock

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Adult
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Thalia's adoption status with email updates.
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Thalia

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, Adult
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Bantha's adoption status with email updates.
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Bantha

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, Adult
Baltimore, MD
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BARCS takes in new animals in need of a loving home every day. The pictures above only represent a portion of the animals that are available for adoption at any given time. Some animals get adopted immediately and their photos never make it onto our website—which is wonderful! If you don’t see what you are looking for, please visit our shelter to meet your perfect match today! Adoption fees are $75; however, we offer several adoption packages listed here. Our adoption hours are Monday-Friday from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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https://barcs.org/adopt-dogs/

https://barcs.org/donate/

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We'll also keep you updated on Anabelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Anabelle

Doberman Pinscher/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Fairfax Station, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Gentry (Bonded with Teddie)'s adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Gentry (Bonded with Teddie)

New Zealand

Female, Adult
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Indiana Kuwait's adoption status with email updates.
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Indiana Kuwait

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Charly's adoption status with email updates.
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Charly

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Silver Spring, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Louise (aka Bonnie Parker)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Louise (aka Bonnie Parker)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Arlington, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Jolene's adoption status with email updates.
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Jolene

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female
Westminster, MD

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